Yearly Archives: 2012

WASHINGTON, DC - December 10, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury today released the November edition of the Obama Administration's Housing Scorecard – a comprehensive report on the nation’s housing market. Data continue to show signs that the housing market is strengthening – as home values continue to rise and home sales remained strong in October. The full Housing Scorecard is available online at www.hud.gov/scorecard.

DES MOINES - December 7, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors recently approved a total of more than $5.4 million in grants to 25 Local Housing Trust Funds to move local affordable housing projects forward. The grant...

December 7, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Senate Bill 800, commonly known as the “Right to Repair," became effective January 1, 2003 and establishes a mandatory process prior to the filing of certain types of construction defect claims against homebuild...

Torrance, CA - December 7, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- When Jane and David Catos of Chula Vista wrote on their calendar “Marty will be calling me today!” it was actually meant as a joke. David and his wife, Jane, had entered the Coldwell Banker Resi...

SPRINGFIELD, IL - December 7, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Built as a result of Illinois Jobs Now! state capital funding, a new Springfield development is opening its doors – as well as opportunities – for people with disabilities. Hope Springs Apart...

WASHINGTON, DC - December 7, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- With the 2012 holiday season in full swing, HouseLogic, the award-winning, comprehensive website for homeowners from the National Association of Realtors®, wants to inspire holiday celebrations with a chance to win a $500 gift card in HouseLogic’s “Pin the Season Giveaway” on Pinterest. Now through December 17, HouseLogic visitors can create a seasonal Pinterest pinboard to help ensure a stress-free season.

New York, NY - December 7, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan, New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development Commissioner Mathew M. Wambua, ...

Harrisburg, PA - December 7, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Pennsylvania HUD and VA Homeless Veterans Collaboration Team, which have established a unique, efficient and effective collaboration focused on eliminating veterans’ homeless in Pennsylvania...

Silver Spring, MD - December 7, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- If you were driving down Flower Avenue Monday evening and, ever since, have been fearing for your sanity, put your mind at ease: that really was an eight-foot tall tricycle moving down the side...

Washington, D.C. - December 7, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Rebuilding Together has elected Carrie Petty, Mary Busey Harris, Meredith Rosenberg, Jane Eskelund, and Sherry Chris to their National Board of Directors in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 7, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Construction employment declined by 20,000 jobs in November while the industry's unemployment rate hit 12.2 percent, according to an analysis of new federal data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. The construction employment figures likely reflect the fact many contractors have already cut staff and delayed hiring new employees because of the threat of the "fiscal cliff," according to results of a survey of member firms the association also released today.

New York, NY - December 7, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today NeighborWorks America Northeast Regional Director Deborah Boatright was presented with the Nonprofit of the Year Award by the New York Housing Conference at their 39th Annual Awards Program. NeighborWorks America, which creates opportunities for people to live in affordable homes, improve their lives and strengthen their communities, supports a network of more than 235 nonprofits, located in every state, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. The New York Housing Conference is a broad-based coalition that advocates for decent affordable housing for all New Yorkers.

WASHINGTON, DC - December 7, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today unveiled a new and improved online data tool to help HUD, state and local planning agencies, and others more clearly identify federally recognized Indian tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, and Alaska Natives so they can consult with them on development projects in places that have tribal historic, environmental and cultural significance.

Washington, DC - December 7, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- As the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee meets today for a hearing on the fiscal challenges facing the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), bipartisan legislation approved 402-7 in the House to help the FHA meet those challenges awaits Senate action.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 7, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Multifamily Production Index (MPI), released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today, remained steady with an index level of 52. It is the third straight quarter with a reading over 50.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 7, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has announced the finalists for NAHB’s 2013 Best of 50+ Housing Awards, the premier design and marketing competition for the 50+ housing industry. A total of 83 entries were chosen as finalists and are eligible for either a Gold or Silver Award from NAHB’s 50+ Housing Council.

Torrance, CA - December 6, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- General contractor C.W. Driver was awarded a multi-million dollar contract for two restaurant tenant improvement projects totaling 11,000 square-feet at Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa in Cabazon ...

WASHINGTON, DC - December 6, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) Tuesday discussed on the Senate Floor an amendment he filed to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to help ensure military construction projects avoid unne...

Baltimore, MD - December 6, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler announced today that Purnell A. Shortall and his Talbot County business, Shortall Building Supplies and Hardware, Inc. pleaded guilty to multiple criminal counts...

WARWICK, R.I. - December 6, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency is not limited only to homeowners. Renters, too, may qualify.